Murdaugh’s Lawsuit Against Hill Dismissed | Charleston News

Charleston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 1m

Alex Murdaugh’s $600K lawsuit against former Colleton County clerk Becky Hill has been tossed out by a judge, who ruled his legal fees wouldn’t have been incurred regardless of Hill’s alleged jury misconduct — a move that could reshape his upcoming retrial. Though Hill faces separate felony charges for perjury and obstruction, the court found no direct link between her actions and Murdaugh’s defense costs. With his double-murder convictions overturned last year, this latest legal blow adds fuel to an already explosive case set to resume early next year. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…